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L9640

Sigma-Aldrich

Lectin from Triticum vulgaris (wheat)

lyophilized powder

Synonym(s):

WGA, Wheat germ agglutinin

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
12352202
NACRES:
NA.32

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form

lyophilized powder

Quality Level

300

potency

<20 μg/mL agglutination activity

composition

Protein, 100% biuret

impurities

salt, essentially free

storage temp.

2-8°C

Biochem/physiol Actions

WGA is not blood group specific but has an affinity for N-acetyl-β-D-glucosaminyl residues and N-acetyl-β-D-glucosamine oligomers. WGA contains no protein-bound carbohydrate.

Preparation Note

Conjugates are prepared from affinity purified lectin.

Analysis Note

Agglutination activity is expressed in μg/ml and is determined from serial dilutions in phosphate buffered saline, pH 6.8, of a 1 mg/ml solution. This activity is the lowest concentration to agglutinate a 2% suspension of human erythrocytes after 1 hour incubation at 25 °C.

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Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

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JAN Code

L9640-25MG-PW:
L9640-10MG-PW:
L9640-2MG:
L9640-BULK:
L9640-100MG:
L9640-5MG:
L9640-10MG:
L9640-RSAMPLE:
L9640-25MG:
L9640-VAR:
L9640-100MG-PW:

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Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Lot/Batch Number
099M4058V
039M4011V
069M4124V
079M4011V
12181002

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